as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin
smallpox's characteristic pustules typically resulted in permanent scarring for survivors of the dreaded disease
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Recent Examples of pustule
Spoiler alert: The monster is definitely real, a lion-bear hybrid covered in disgusting bloody pustules.
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EW.com, 2 June 2024
Chemical compounds in the fire ant's venom, piperidine alkaloids, cause the pustule to form over a few hours.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 27 May 2024
And if that wasn’t enough, annoying little pustules were scattered across my jawline.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 7 May 2024
Orange pustules on the undersides of leaves, and faint yellow or orange spots on the top surface of the leaves.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
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EW.com, 2 June 2024
Chemical compounds in the fire ant's venom, piperidine alkaloids, cause the pustule to form over a few hours.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 27 May 2024
And if that wasn’t enough, annoying little pustules were scattered across my jawline.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 7 May 2024
Orange pustules on the undersides of leaves, and faint yellow or orange spots on the top surface of the leaves.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pustule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pustule
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Reviewers swear by this pair (and Darn Tough, in general) for wool socks that prevent blisters and keep toes warm and dry.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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The right pair of socks will keep your feet comfortable and dry for a full day of hiking while helping to prevent blisters and hotspots.Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Some research shows that people with acne generally have lower levels of zinc in their blood and that taking supplemental zinc may reduce inflammatory papules.Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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These often red, inflamed bumps are also called papules.Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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Some pimple patches are a standard circle shape, but these come in a cute star for a more fun look.Katrina Cossey, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024
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Pesky pimples, fine lines exacerbated by dehydration, and redness are difficult to camouflage — but there’s a secret weapon solution that’s quietly winning over makeup artists and industry insiders: Lancôme’s Dual Finish Powder Foundation.Katie McBroom, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
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And in our little Yellowstone world, that helped ramp the show up into a boil.Julia Moore, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Mix in 30-second cooking videos that proliferate across social media, and the trend has come to a roiling boil.Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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They were riddled with lesions, pock marks and holes.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2024
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Barks, not the pock of tennis balls, were heard across the sunny, 40-acre (16-hectare) grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.JENNIFER PELTZ, ajc, 6 May 2023
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“Pustule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pustule. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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